Chapter 2. Older Individuals and Mental Health
- Rebecca Neno,
- Barry Aveyard,
- Hazel Heath
Published Online: 15 APR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470692240.ch2
Copyright © 2007 Blackwell Publishing
Book Title
Older People and Mental Health Nursing: A Handbook of Care
Additional Information
How to Cite
Davies, S. and Ryan, T. (2008) Older Individuals and Mental Health, in Older People and Mental Health Nursing: A Handbook of Care (eds R. Neno, B. Aveyard and H. Heath), Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470692240.ch2
Publication History
- Published Online: 15 APR 2008
- Published Print: 1 JAN 2007
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405151696
Online ISBN: 9780470692240
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- mental health;
- older people;
- vascular disease;
- anxiety;
- health condition
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Introduction
The mental health of older people
Experiences of ageing and mental illness
Discrimination
Participation in meaningful activity and mental health
Relationships and mental health
Physical health
Poverty
Transitions and the threat to mental health
The significance of continuity
Experiences of services
Community support: A model for the future
Conclusion
References